FORGERY CHARGE AGAINST Akron treasurer McCrum details
The Akron Varnish Co discovers forged $20,000 notes signed by treasurer J H McCrum and bearing the name of J Martin Beck. Officials say McCrum plated notes to ease theft and flee with at least $25,000. Kubler and Beck pursued the matter as the company braces for impact.
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Denial of Dole resignation. Hawaii governor on leave
San Francisco June 24. The last Honolulu mail reports Governor Dole denying he sent a resignation to Washington. His doctors say he is not fit to govern and he has begun a two months vacation. Kahunas, a native sect, are mentioned in the dispatch.
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Fire damages Comique Theater at Central Music Hall Canton
The Comique theater, formerly Central Music Hall in Canton, was badly damaged by fire early Monday. Interior nearly a total wreck with several thousand dollars in damage. The fire is believed to be incendiary as the venue had been closed for over six weeks and not profitable recently.
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Liquor interests press Caldwell nomination at Ohio GOP
Special correspondence from Columbus June 24 reports liquor factions pushing for Caldwell to secure the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor. The Ohio Saloon League backs him to block temperance measures, while leaders fear a double cross by Hanna and Dick. Platforms include a new Porto Rico plank and a strong anti trust stance with gold emphasis. The fights for Supreme Judge and Clerk of Court remain open.
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Satisfied Fell From a Third Story Window in Revery
Adelbert Hay son of Secretary of State Hay dies in New Haven after falling from a third story window in a suspected accident. Friends say accidental. funeral plans pending. President Kruger sent wreath to memorialize Hay who served as United States Consul at Pretoria.
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Death by fall from window in New Haven noted
Adelbert Stone Hay son of Secretary of State John Hay dies after reportedly leaning from a third story window in his New Haven home. He had a habit of meditative reveries and vertigo, with friends speculating he fell while lost in thought. Hay was a Yale graduate of the class of 1898 and was in New Haven for commencement exercises.
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Sampson Portrait Featured on West Indian Campaign Medal
The Secretary of the Navy approved a medal design with Admiral Sampson’s portrait on one side and a “Men behind the guns” scene on the other. Inscriptions accompany the imagery.
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McKinley Names Diplomatic Appointees for Vienna and Central America
President McKinley announces three diplomatic posts. Chandler Hale of Maine will be Secretary of the United States Legation at Vienna Austria James J Bailey of Kentucky will serve as Secretary of the United States Legation to Guatemala and Honduras.
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Surrender of Gen Cailles at Santa Cruz Luzon
At 8 this morning Gen Cailles surrendered at Santa Cruz Luzon with 650 men and 500 rifles. He and his force took the oath of allegiance to the United States. Col Saballes and 120 of his men, who fled to the mountains, surrendered last night at the request of Cailles and likewise swore allegiance.
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Dropped the Ministry To Become a Saloonkeeper
Cincinnati June 24 A former preacher student B Lewis now in the saloon business was jailed for murder at Central Police Station after shooting Charlie Cunningham at The Flag saloon 415 Central avenue witnesses say Lewis fired as Cunningham tried to flee Lewis claims self defense Cunningham's friends attacked the saloon front after the news reached them and were locked up
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Tragic disaster claims over 250 lives and $2 million loss
A catastrophic incident results in more than 250 deaths and property losses totaling about 2 million dollars. Officials investigate causes and document damaged structures across affected areas. Rescue teams continue surveying scenes as authorities urge caution and aid reaches victims.
Fifteen Villages Swept Away by Elkhorn Valley Flood
Bluefield West Virginia June 24 A cloudburst along the Norfolk and Western line wrecked fifteen mining towns in the Elkhorn Valley. Up to 600 dead and $2 million in losses are feared as thirty miles of track and multiple coal plants were destroyed. Survivors reached Roanoke with grim estimates, while a separate note reports Akron selling twenty five thousand quarts of strawberries after a record berry day.
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Weathered lines disrupt rail as floods wash out trestles
Eighteen miles of line suffer damage as floods wash out trestles and sever railway traffic. Communication wires are down across the area, halting normal service and delaying schedules. Local authorities coordinate rescue and repair efforts amid rising waters.
Nearer Home Wind Storm Destroys Property in Lucas Grove
One of the hardest wind storms in county history struck Saturday night. Thousands of dollars in property were destroyed with barns wrecked and roofs blown off. Lucas Grove, a summer resort near Xenia, is total wreck. All telephone lines are down and reports of damage keep coming in.
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Tornado Sweeps Lower Part of Middleport
A tornado roared through the lower part of Middleport on Sunday morning causing extensive damage valued in the thousands of dollars. No deaths were reported and several dwellings were swept away.
Summit delegates head to Columbus for Republican state convention
Nearly all Summit county delegates to the Republican state convention traveled to Columbus Sunday evening, with others leaving Monday morning. General Dick has been in Columbus since Friday. Trumbull county delegates joined the local group Sunday evening. Tracks across North Forge Street by the Valley railroad have been ordered removed by the City Commissioners.
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Bananas Price Rise Tied to Trust Control
A Akron fruit dealer says a 25 cent per dozen floor on banana prices reflects a trust controlling all fruit. He notes June pricing is the highest in 25 years and that supply from Barney Sullivan of Cleveland as distributing agent for the district yields little profit for dealers.
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Cloudburst Wipes Out Towns In West Virginia
A dispatch from Huntington reports that while Elkhorn Cooper and Keystone suffered severe damage and drownings occurred, claims that the towns were wiped out are unsubstantiated. Property losses are expected to exceed one million dollars.
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Kubler Plans Eighth Crossing Of Ocean On Return
Mr. B. G. Kubler sails for Germany from Akron after leaving New York for Tope on Wednesday. He says this is his forty eighth ocean passage, noting the trip has lost its novelty after many crossings.
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Severe Storm Ravages Winfield West Virginia
Storm pounded Winfield on Saturday night for three hours. Creeks rose and flooded, washing away houses and debris. Lyett Eat ons house collapsed into Buffalo Creek and his son drowned. Reports say several others may have drowned.
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Amalgamation at Knights of St John Convention
Cincinnati June 24 Twenty thousand Knights of St John attend the annual convention where the key item is a proposed amalgamation of all Catholic societies in America.
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Canton man seeks help locating missing son after youth fled
John Nelan of Canton called police to aid in finding his 15 year old son who ran away Saturday night with Wilhelm, the son of a Cantors police officer. Authorities cautioned that incomplete details limit immediate tracing efforts.
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